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Released
1929 · FILM

The Thoroughbred

Directed by
Color
Black & White
Runtime
64 min
Drama

Synopsis

A jockey finds himself caught in a web of corruption. He is heavily pressured to "throw" The Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The primary source of this pressure is the wife of a Member of Parliament, who is deeply involved in gambling and uses her influence to try and manipulate the outcome of the race for her own financial gain.

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Principal cast & crew: 5

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